Suspension spring color code transfer printing mechanism

Through the suspension spring color mark pad printing mechanism, the PLC controller and motor are used to accurately control the position of the pad printing head, and the V-shaped plate and the adjustment plate are combined to adapt to different outer diameter springs, which solves the problems of inconsistent color mark position and uneven size, and achieves efficient and uniform color mark pad printing effect.

CN223072122UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-08CHONGQING ZHONGHAI SPRING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422250812.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-13
Publication Date
2025-07-08
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-13

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Technical Problem

The existing spring color marks are usually marked by people using brushes to mark color marks in the specified area of the spring, which is prone to quality problems such as poor consistency of color mark positions, uneven color mark size, and high labor intensity for workers.

Method used

A suspension spring color mark pad printing mechanism is designed, and the PLC controller is used to accurately control the position of the pad printing head and the height of the spring workpiece of the No. 5 motor. Combined with the V-shaped plate and the adjustment plate to achieve the adaptability of springs with different outer diameters. The scraper is used to clean the excess ink to ensure that the color mark position is consistent, the size is uniform and does not deform.

Benefits of technology

The consistency of color mark position and uniformity of size are achieved, labor intensity is reduced, and the quality and efficiency of color mark pad printing are improved.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a suspension spring color code transfer printing mechanism, and relates to the technical field of spring color code transfer printing. An ink supply part is fixed on the rack and comprises a bottom block, an ink box, a connecting seat and a cylinder seat; the PLC is used for controlling the first motor, the second motor, the third motor, the fourth motor and the fifth motor to operate, the position of a transfer printing rubber head can be accurately controlled from all directions, and the height of a spring workpiece can be adjusted by controlling the fifth motor to operate. A fourth seat can be rotated by operating a third motor, so that a transfer printing rubber head is coaxial with the outer diameter circle center of a spring workpiece, and transfer printing marks are consistent in size, uniform in interval and free of deformation; the first hydraulic rod extends to enable the rear end of the top plate to press the upper end of the connecting rod downwards, the scraping plate presses the shape template downwards, the second hydraulic rod retracts to enable the scraping plate to move forwards on the shape template, and redundant ink on the shape template is cleaned through the scraping plate.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of spring color label pad printing, in particular to a suspension spring color label pad printing mechanism. Background Art

[0002] Spring color label pad printing is to mark the force value grouping identification and vehicle type identification on the spring. Customers use it for grouped assembly and product vehicle type distinction and identification. Generally, there are no more than four color labels, which may be arranged in sequence at the same position of the same spring coil, or may be marked at intervals. The utility model is a suspension spring color label pad printing mechanism.

[0003] The existing spring color labels are usually drawn by a person with a writing brush in the designated area of the spring. However, this mode is prone to quality problems such as poor consistency of the color label position and uneven size of the color label, and the labor intensity of workers is high. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a suspension spring color label pad printing mechanism to solve the quality problems that the existing spring color labels are usually drawn by a person with a writing brush in the designated area of the spring, and it is easy to have poor consistency of the color label position and uneven size of the color label.

[0005] In the first aspect of the present disclosure, a suspension spring color label pad printing mechanism is provided, specifically including: a frame;

[0006] A ink supply component is fixed on the frame. The ink supply component includes a bottom block, an ink cartridge, a connection seat and a cylinder seat. The bottom block is fixed on the frame. A bottom plate is installed on the bottom block through bolts. Two groups of shape templates are fixed on the bottom plate. An ink printing plate groove is provided on the shape template. A baffle is installed on the rear end of the bottom plate through bolts. Side plates are installed on the left and right ends of the bottom plate through bolts. The ink cartridge slides between the side plates and the bottom plate. An ink outlet is provided at the lower end of the ink cartridge. The ink outlet is attached to the upper ends of the two groups of shape templates. The rear end of the connection seat is fixedly connected to the front end of the ink cartridge. Arm plates are movable between the two groups of side plates and the bottom plate. The upper ends of the two groups of arm plates are installed with a top plate through a pin shaft. A first hydraulic rod is installed on the connection seat through bolts. An activity through groove is provided at the front end of the top plate. The upper end of the first hydraulic rod is located in the activity through groove on the top plate. The cylinder seat is installed on the bottom block through bolts. Two groups of second hydraulic rods are installed on the bottom block through bolts. The piston rods of the two groups of second hydraulic rods are connected to the front end of the connection seat.

[0007] In at least some embodiments,

[0008] Two groups of mounting blocks are installed on the rear end of the ink cartridge through bolts. Through holes are provided on the mounting blocks. Two groups of connecting rods are installed on the rear end of the top plate through bolts. The two groups of connecting rods are respectively movable in the through holes on the two groups of mounting blocks, and scraping plates are fixed at the lower ends of the two groups of connecting rods.

[0009] In at least some embodiments,

[0010] A PLC controller is fixed on the frame, and a pad printing component is installed on the frame by bolts. The pad printing component includes a first seat, a second seat, a third seat, and a fourth seat. The first seat is installed on the frame by bolts. A threaded rod is installed on the first seat through a bearing, and a first moving block is in threaded fit with the threaded rod. The second seat is installed on the first moving block by bolts. A threaded rod is installed on the second seat through a bearing, and a second moving block is in threaded fit with the threaded rod on the second seat. The second seat is installed on the second moving block by bolts. The third seat is installed on the second moving block by bolts. A gear disk is installed on the third seat through a bearing, and the fourth seat is installed on the gear disk by bolts.

[0011] In at least some embodiments,

[0012] A first motor is installed on the first seat by bolts, and the output shaft of the first motor is connected to the front end of the threaded rod on the first seat. A second motor is installed on the second seat by bolts, and the output shaft of the second motor is connected to the right end of the threaded rod on the second seat.

[0013] In at least some embodiments,

[0014] A third motor is installed on the third seat by bolts, a gear is installed on the output shaft of the third motor, and the gear on the output shaft of the third motor meshes with the gear disk.

[0015] In at least some embodiments,

[0016] A threaded rod is installed on the fourth seat through a bearing, a lifting seat is in threaded fit with the threaded rod, a support plate is installed on the lifting seat by bolts, two pad printing rubber heads are installed at the lower end of the support plate by bolts, and a fourth motor is installed on the fourth seat by bolts. The output shaft of the fourth motor is connected to the upper end of the threaded rod on the fourth seat.

[0017] In at least some embodiments,

[0018] A spring fixing component is installed on the frame by bolts. The spring fixing component includes a fifth seat and a V-shaped plate. The fifth seat is installed on the frame by bolts. A threaded rod is installed on the fifth seat through a bearing, a third moving block is in threaded fit with the threaded rod, a fifth motor is installed at the lower end of the fifth seat by bolts, and the output shaft of the fifth motor is connected to the lower end of the threaded rod on the fifth seat.

[0019] In at least some embodiments,

[0020] A support seat is installed on the third moving block by bolts, the V-shaped plate is installed on the support seat by bolts, an adjusting plate is installed at the rear end of the V-shaped plate by bolts, a waist-shaped through groove is provided on the adjusting plate, and a spring workpiece is installed on the adjusting plate.

[0021] The utility model provides a suspension spring color label pad printing mechanism, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] In the utility model, the PLC controller is used to control the operation of the first motor, the second motor, the third motor, the fourth motor and the fifth motor respectively, so as to accurately control the position of the pad printing rubber head from all directions. And controlling the operation of the fifth motor can adjust the height of the spring workpiece. Operating the third motor can rotate the fourth seat, so that the pad printing rubber head is coaxial with the center of the outer diameter of the spring workpiece, ensuring that the pad printing marks are of the same size, evenly spaced and not deformed.

[0023] In addition, in the utility model, the V-shaped plate is installed on the support seat through bolts, and an adjusting plate is installed at the rear end of the V-shaped plate through bolts. A waist-shaped through groove is arranged on the adjusting plate, which is convenient for replacing spring workpieces with different outer diameters. And a scraping plate is arranged at the rear end of the ink cartridge. By extending the first hydraulic rod, the front end of the top plate can be lifted. At this time, the rear end of the top plate presses down on the upper end of the connecting rod, and the scraping plate presses down on the shape template. Contracting the second hydraulic rod makes the scraping plate move forward on the shape template, and the redundant ink on the shape template is cleaned by the scraping plate. Description of the Drawings

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the drawings of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.

[0025] The drawings in the following description only relate to some embodiments of the present utility model and do not limit the present utility model.

[0026] In the drawings:

[0027] Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram of the overall front end of the present application is shown;

[0028] Figure 2 The structural schematic diagram of the overall rear end of the present application is shown;

[0029] Figure 3 The structural schematic diagram of the ink supply component of the present application is shown;

[0030] Figure 4 The structural schematic diagram of the top plate of the present application is shown;

[0031] Figure 5 The structural schematic diagram of the pad printing component of the present application is shown;

[0032] Figure 6 The structural schematic diagram of the spring fixing component of the present application is shown.

[0033] List of Reference Numerals

[0034] 1, frame;

[0035] 2. Ink supply component; 21. Bottom block; 211. Bottom plate; 212. Shape template; 213. Baffle; 214. Side plate; 215. Arm plate; 216. Top plate; 217. Connecting rod; 22. Ink cartridge; 221. Mounting block; 222. Scraper; 23. Connecting seat; 231. First hydraulic rod; 24. Cylinder seat; 241. Second hydraulic rod;

[0036] 3. PLC controller;

[0037] 4. Pad printing component; 41. First seat; 411. First moving block; 412. First motor; 42. Second seat; 421. Second moving block; 422. Second motor; 43. Third seat; 431. Gear disc; 432. Third motor; 44. Fourth seat; 441. Lifting seat; 442. Fourth motor; 443. Support plate; 444. Pad printing rubber head;

[0038] 5. Spring fixing component; 51. Fifth seat; 511. Third moving block; 512. Fifth motor; 513. Support base; 52. V-shaped plate; 521. Adjusting plate; 522. Spring workpiece. Detailed implementation mode

[0039] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are some but not all of the embodiments of the present utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the described embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0040] Embodiment 1: Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 :

[0041] The present utility model provides a suspension spring color mark pad printing mechanism, including: frame 1;

[0042] On the frame 1, an ink supply component 2 is fixed. The ink supply component 2 includes a bottom block 21, an ink cartridge 22, a connecting seat 23, and a cylinder block 24. The bottom block 21 is fixed on the frame 1. On the bottom block 21, a bottom plate 211 is installed by bolts. On the bottom plate 211, two groups of shape templates 212 are fixed. On the shape templates 212, printing plate grooves are provided. At the rear end of the bottom plate 211, a baffle 213 is installed by bolts. On the left and right ends of the bottom plate 211, side plates 214 are installed by bolts. The ink cartridge 22 slides between the side plates 214 and the bottom plate 211. At the lower end of the ink cartridge 22, an ink outlet is provided, and the ink outlet is attached to the upper ends of the two groups of shape templates 212. The rear end of the connecting seat 23 is fixedly connected to the front end of the ink cartridge 22. Between the two groups of side plates 214 and the bottom plate 211, arm plates 215 are movable. At the upper ends of the two groups of arm plates 215, a top plate 216 is installed by a pin shaft. On the connecting seat 23, a first hydraulic rod 231 is installed by bolts. At the front end of the top plate 216, a movable through groove is provided, and the upper end of the first hydraulic rod 231 is located in the movable through groove on the top plate 216. The cylinder block 24 is installed on the bottom block 21 by bolts. On the bottom block 21, two groups of second hydraulic rods 241 are installed by bolts, and the piston rods of the two groups of second hydraulic rods 241 are connected to the front end of the connecting seat 23.

[0043] In the embodiment of the present disclosure,

[0044] At the rear end of the ink cartridge 22, two groups of mounting blocks 221 are installed by bolts. On the mounting blocks 221, through holes are provided. At the rear end of the top plate 216, two groups of connecting rods 217 are installed by bolts. The two groups of connecting rods 217 are respectively movable in the through holes on the two groups of mounting blocks 221, and at the lower ends of the two groups of connecting rods 217, scraping plates 222 are fixed. Its function is: extend the first hydraulic rod 231 to raise the front end of the top plate 216. At this time, the rear end of the top plate 216 presses down on the upper ends of the connecting rods 217, and the scraping plates 222 press down on the shape templates 212. Contract the second hydraulic rod 241 to make the scraping plates 222 move forward on the shape templates 212, and clean the excess ink on the shape templates 212 through the scraping plates 222.

[0045] Embodiment 2, on the basis of Embodiment 1,

[0046] A PLC controller 3 is fixed on the frame 1, and a pad printing component 4 is installed on the frame 1 by bolts. The pad printing component 4 includes a first seat 41, a second seat 42, a third seat 43 and a fourth seat 44. The first seat 41 is installed on the frame 1 by bolts. A threaded rod is installed on the first seat 41 through a bearing, and a first moving block 411 is in threaded fit with the threaded rod. The second seat 42 is installed on the first moving block 411 by bolts. A threaded rod is installed on the second seat 42 through a bearing, and a second moving block 421 is in threaded fit with the threaded rod on the second seat 42. The second seat 42 is installed on the second moving block 421 by bolts. The third seat 43 is installed on the second moving block 421 by bolts. A gear disk 431 is installed on the third seat 43 through a bearing. The fourth seat 44 is installed on the gear disk 431 by bolts. A first motor 412 is installed on the first seat 41 by bolts, and the output shaft of the first motor 412 is connected to the front end of the threaded rod on the first seat 41. A second motor 422 is installed on the second seat 42 by bolts, and the output shaft of the second motor 422 is connected to the right end of the threaded rod on the second seat 42. A third motor 432 is installed on the third seat 43 by bolts, and a gear is installed on the output shaft of the third motor 432. The gear on the output shaft of the third motor 432 meshes with the gear disk 431. A threaded rod is installed on the fourth seat 44 through a bearing, and a lifting seat 441 is in threaded fit with the threaded rod. A support plate 443 is installed on the lifting seat 441 by bolts. Two groups of pad printing rubber heads 444 are installed at the lower end of the support plate 443 by bolts. And a fourth motor 442 is installed on the fourth seat 44 by bolts, and the output shaft of the fourth motor 442 is connected to the upper end of the threaded rod on the fourth seat 44. Its functions are as follows: By controlling the operation of the first motor 412, the second motor 422, the third motor 432 and the fourth motor 442 respectively through the PLC controller 3, the position of the pad printing rubber head 444 can be accurately controlled from all directions. Operating the third motor 432 can rotate the fourth seat 44, so that the pad printing rubber head 444 is coaxial with the outer diameter center of the spring workpiece 522, ensuring that the pad printing marks are of the same size, evenly spaced and not deformed.

[0047] Embodiment 3, on the basis of Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2,

[0048] A spring fixing component 5 is bolted to the frame 1. The spring fixing component 5 includes a fifth seat 51 and a V-shaped plate 52. The fifth seat 51 is bolted to the frame 1. A threaded rod is mounted on the fifth seat 51 through a bearing. A third moving block 511 is in threaded engagement with the threaded rod. A fifth motor 512 is bolted to the lower end of the fifth seat 51. The output shaft of the fifth motor 512 is connected to the lower end of the threaded rod on the fifth seat 51. A support seat 513 is bolted to the third moving block 511. The V-shaped plate 52 is bolted to the support seat 513. An adjusting plate 521 is bolted to the rear end of the V-shaped plate 52. A waist-shaped through groove is provided on the adjusting plate 521. A spring workpiece 522 is mounted on the adjusting plate 521. Its functions are as follows: A waist-shaped through groove is provided on the adjusting plate 521, which is convenient for replacing spring workpieces 522 with different outer diameters. Controlling the operation of the fifth motor 512 can adjust the height of the spring workpiece 522.

[0049] The working principle of this embodiment: During use, the ink cartridge 22 is moved backward by extending the second hydraulic rod 241. When the ink outlet of the ink cartridge 22 coincides with the printing plate groove provided on the shape template 212, the ink in the ink cartridge 22 enters the printing plate groove. The front end of the top plate 216 is raised by extending the first hydraulic rod 231. At this time, the rear end of the top plate 216 presses down on the upper end of the connecting rod 217. The squeegee 222 presses down on the shape template 212. The second hydraulic rod 241 is contracted to make the squeegee 222 move forward on the shape template 212. The excess ink on the shape template 212 is cleaned by the squeegee 222. By controlling the operation of the first motor 412, the second motor 422, the third motor 432, and the fourth motor 442 respectively through the PLC controller 3, the position of the pad printing rubber head 444 can be accurately controlled from all directions, so that the pad printing rubber head 444 adheres to the ink from the shape template 212, and then the pad printing rubber head 444 is moved above the spring workpiece 522 that needs to be marked with a color code, and the ink is printed on the spring workpiece 522 to complete the color code pad printing. Among them, operating the third motor 432 can rotate the fourth seat 44, so that the pad printing rubber head 444 is coaxial with the center of the outer diameter of the spring workpiece 522, ensuring that the pad printing marks are of the same size, evenly spaced, and not deformed. A waist-shaped through groove is provided on the adjusting plate 521, which is convenient for replacing spring workpieces 522 with different outer diameters. Controlling the operation of the fifth motor 512 can adjust the height of the spring workpiece 522.

[0050] In this article, the following points need to be noted:

[0051] 1. The attached drawings of the embodiments of the present disclosure only relate to the structures involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Other structures can refer to the general design.

[0052] 2. Without conflict, the embodiments of the present disclosure and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other to obtain new embodiments.

[0053] The above are only specific embodiments of the present disclosure, but the protection scope of the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present disclosure can easily think of changes or substitutions, which should all be covered within the protection scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A suspension spring color marking pad printing mechanism, comprising: Frame (1); characterized in that A ink supply component (2) is fixed on the frame (1). The ink supply component (2) includes a bottom block (21), an ink cartridge (22), a connecting seat (23) and a cylinder block (24). The bottom block (21) is fixed on the frame (1). A bottom plate (211) is installed on the bottom block (21) by bolts. Two groups of shape templates (212) are fixed on the bottom plate (211). Printing plate grooves are provided on the shape templates (212). A baffle (213) is installed on the rear end of the bottom plate (211) by bolts. Side plates (214) are installed on the left and right ends of the bottom plate (211) by bolts. The ink cartridge (22) slides between the side plates (214) and the bottom plate (211). An ink outlet is provided at the lower end of the ink cartridge (22), and the ink outlet is attached to the upper ends of the two groups of shape templates (212). The rear end of the connecting seat (23) is fixedly connected to the front end of the ink cartridge (22). Arm plates (215) are movably arranged between the two groups of side plates (214) and the bottom plate (211). The upper ends of the two groups of arm plates (215) are installed with a top plate (216) through a pin shaft. A first hydraulic rod (231) is installed on the connecting seat (23) by bolts. An activity through groove is provided at the front end of the top plate (216), and the upper end of the first hydraulic rod (231) is located in the activity through groove on the top plate (216). The cylinder block (24) is installed on the bottom block (21) by bolts. Two groups of second hydraulic rods (241) are installed on the bottom block (21) by bolts, and the piston rods of the two groups of second hydraulic rods (241) are connected to the front end of the connecting seat (23).

2. A suspension spring color label pad printing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that Two groups of mounting blocks (221) are installed on the rear end of the ink cartridge (22) by bolts. Through holes are provided on the mounting blocks (221). Two groups of connecting rods (217) are installed on the rear end of the top plate (216) by bolts. The two groups of connecting rods (217) are respectively movably arranged in the through holes on the two groups of mounting blocks (221), and scraping plates (222) are fixed at the lower ends of the two groups of connecting rods (217).

3. A suspension spring color label pad printing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that A PLC controller (3) is fixed on the frame (1), and a pad printing component (4) is mounted on the frame (1) by bolts. The pad printing component (4) includes a first seat (41), a second seat (42), a third seat (43) and a fourth seat (44). The first seat (41) is mounted on the frame (1) by bolts. A threaded rod is mounted on the first seat (41) through a bearing, and a first moving block (411) is in threaded engagement with the threaded rod. The second seat (42) is mounted on the first moving block (411) by bolts. A threaded rod is mounted on the second seat (42) through a bearing, and a second moving block (421) is in threaded engagement with the threaded rod on the second seat (42). The second seat (42) is mounted on the second moving block (421) by bolts. The third seat (43) is mounted on the second moving block (421) by bolts. A gear disk (431) is mounted on the third seat (43) through a bearing. The fourth seat (44) is mounted on the gear disk (431) by bolts.

4. The pad printing mechanism for suspension spring color marks according to claim 3, characterized in that A first motor (412) is mounted on the first seat (41) by bolts, and the output shaft of the first motor (412) is connected to the front end of the threaded rod on the first seat (41). A second motor (422) is mounted on the second seat (42) by bolts, and the output shaft of the second motor (422) is connected to the right end of the threaded rod on the second seat (42).

5. The pad printing mechanism for suspension spring color marks according to claim 3, characterized in that A third motor (432) is mounted on the third seat (43) by bolts, a gear is mounted on the output shaft of the third motor (432), and the gear on the output shaft of the third motor (432) meshes with the gear disk (431).

6. The pad printing mechanism for suspension spring color marks according to claim 3, characterized in that A threaded rod is mounted on the fourth seat (44) through a bearing, a lifting seat (441) is in threaded engagement with the threaded rod, a support plate (443) is mounted on the lifting seat (441) by bolts, two groups of pad printing rubber heads (444) are mounted at the lower end of the support plate (443) by bolts, and a fourth motor (442) is mounted on the fourth seat (44) by bolts. The output shaft of the fourth motor (442) is connected to the upper end of the threaded rod on the fourth seat (44).

7. The pad printing mechanism for suspension spring color marks according to claim 3, characterized in that A spring fixing component (5) is mounted on the frame (1) by bolts. The spring fixing component (5) includes a fifth seat (51) and a V-shaped plate (52). The fifth seat (51) is mounted on the frame (1) by bolts. A threaded rod is mounted on the fifth seat (51) through a bearing, a third moving block (511) is in threaded engagement with the threaded rod, a fifth motor (512) is mounted at the lower end of the fifth seat (51) by bolts, and the output shaft of the fifth motor (512) is connected to the lower end of the threaded rod on the fifth seat (51).

8. The pad printing mechanism for suspension spring color marks according to claim 7, characterized in that A bracket (513) is mounted on the third moving block (511) by bolts, a V-shaped plate (52) is mounted on the bracket (513) by bolts, an adjusting plate (521) is mounted on the rear end of the V-shaped plate (52) by bolts, a waist-shaped through groove is provided on the adjusting plate (521), and a spring workpiece (522) is mounted on the adjusting plate (521).